Atty. David Elson

Atty. David Elson

David Elson is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic torts, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (424) 722-7671

Profile Summary

About David Elson at a glance

David Elson is a Senior Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1970) and Occidental College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Membership Activities Admitted to practice in California, Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association and American Bar Association, the State Bar of California and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and Board Member and Chairman, Land Use Committee, Benedict Canyon Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Elson is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic torts, litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • David practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Elson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Elson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Elson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Elson is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Elson

Where is David Elson's law office located?
David Elson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Elson handle?
David Elson focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Elson practiced law?
David Elson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did David Elson go to law school?
David Elson earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact David Elson for a consultation?
You can contact David Elson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Elson received?
David Elson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1970
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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